Chapter 651



Kallie wasn’t just blowing things out of proportion. She was genuinely furious on Elma’s behalf. As a mother herself, she could empathize with how the parents must feel. If her own kids were bullied because of their background, it would crush her.

Seeing Kallie about to blow a gasket, Clayton stepped in. “It’s alright,” he said calmly. “I’ll take care of this.”

Clayton turned to his bodyguards. “Get them out of here. And I don’t want to see them again. Make sure they never set foot in another Morgan Group business.”

The man and woman started wailing.

People in this country weren’t exactly rolling in money, especially in this area. Sure, it was pretty, but there wasn’t much development going on.

The Morgan family had managed to strike deals with the local government, investing in tourism and other businesses.

Now, the Morgan family practically owned the place. About sixty percent of the businesses in the area were theirs. Even the businesses they didn’t own outright were tied to the Morgan Group in some way.

This couple had landed pretty good jobs at the Morgan Group, thanks to some connections. They’d finally clawed their way into management roles. But now, they were fired for being mean to Elma.

Moreover, Clayton made sure they wouldn’t be able to find employment in this area. They had no choice but to leave, feeling ashamed and defeated.

After dealing with these troublemakers, Clayton turned to Kallie, his face showing a mix of emotions. Kallie knew what he was thinking and said, “I’m glad Elma is safe. I have other things to do, so I’ll be going now.”

“Kallie, wait,” Clayton called out. He hesitated for a bit. “Could I have dinner with you tonight?”

Kallie looked a little surprised, so Clayton quickly added, “Don’t get me wrong. I just want to talk to you about a few things.”

Kallie thought about it for a second and then nodded. “Okay.”

Suddenly, Elma started squirming in Clayton’s arms. He carefully put her down on the floor.

Elma scampered over to Kallie, planting her hands on her hips and puffing out her chest. “I wanna come to dinner with you guys!”

“Why’s that?” Kallie asked, a smile tugging at her lips. Elma was just too cute.

Elma’s cheeks flushed pink. “Because I have to thank you,” she declared. “Even though I don’t wanna, I gotta admit you helped me today.”

Clayton had been late getting to the hospital today. If Kallie hadn’t stepped in, Elma knew she would’ve been in for a world of hurt. Her mom wouldn’t have cared. But her dad would have been devastated. And then he and her mom would have had a huge fight.

Kallie found Elma irresistibly adorable and gently pinched her cheek.

Elma quickly dodged, her face showing a blend of arrogance and defiance.

Kallie chuckled and responded, “I appreciate your gratitude. Just remember, you’re still young. Always have an adult with you when you go out, okay?”

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